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Soil Health Card (SHC) SchemeManual for District

2017

Health Card (SHC) SchemeManual for District- Level Functionaries

District Manual – Soil Health Card

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Health Card (SHC)

Level Functionaries


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PREFACE

The purpose of this Development Manual for Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme is to create an

enabling mechanism for improved implementation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme

(CSS) at the cutting edge, leading to enhanced outcomes in nature and extent.

Accordingly, it would act as a guide for implementation by the District Collector and key

District-level functionaries, enable quick learning about the Scheme, implementation

modalities, roles and responsibilities of various functionaries as well as stakeholders

This Manual is prepared with inputs from a combination of sources, such as review of

extant scheme guidelines, circulars and amendments issued by the Department of

Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC & FW), Government of India from time

to time and recently updated in February 2017 and discussions with the key personnel

involved in implementation of the Scheme.

For greater direction, the guidelines cited must be referred to along with the SHC website

(http://www.soilhhealth.dac.gov.in/) for guidance and clarification on implementation

from time to time.

http://www.soilhhealth.dac.gov.in/


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Contents

PREFACE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

1. Soil Health Card Scheme .................................................................................................. 4

1.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4

1.2. About the Scheme ................................................................................................................. 4

1.3. Objectives .............................................................................................................................. 4

1.4. Stakeholders .......................................................................................................................... 5

1.5. Expected Outcome ................................................................................................................ 5

1.6. Monitoring & Evaluation ...................................................................................................... 5

1.7. District Level Implementation Structure .............................................................................. 6

1.8. District Level Executive Committee & it’s Activities............................................................. 6

1.9. Process Flow .......................................................................................................................... 7

2. Roles & responsibilities of District Level Functionaries ............................................... 7

2.1 Roles and Responsibilities, Chairman, DLEC ........................................................................ 7

2.2 Roles and Responsibilities of Other District Officials ........................................................... 8

2.3 Tentative timelines for issuing Soil Health Cards (SHC) ..................................................... 11

2.4 Online SHC Portal Monitoring System ................................................................................ 12

3. Annexures ....................................................................................................................... 13

3.1. Annexure I ........................................................................................................................... 13

3.2. Annexure II .......................................................................................................................... 13

3.3. Annexure III ......................................................................................................................... 15

3.4. Annexure IV ......................................................................................................................... 17

3.5. Annexure V .......................................................................................................................... 17

3.6. Annexure VI ......................................................................................................................... 18

Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... 19

End Notes and References ..................................................................................................... 20


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1. Soil Health Card Scheme

1.1. Introduction

Sustaining agricultural productivity depends on quality and availability of natural

resources like soil, water, etc. Intensive agriculture with growth in food grain

production, use of varieties of seeds, usage of fertilizers with the existing Nitrogen,

Phosphorus & Potassium consumption ratio is skewed from 8:2:3 (2012-13) as against

preferred ratio of 4:2:1. Fertilizer recommendations rarely matches soil fertility need,

and usage of fertilizers differs from place to place.

1.2. About the Scheme

Soil health card scheme is one of the flagship programmes of Government of India that

was launched in February 2015. Schemes managed by Integrated Management (INM)

Division in the Ministry of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare (AC&FW),

Government of India (GoI). This scheme was launched to help farmers to know their soil

health condition as represented by 12 important soil parameters (viz. Nitrogen,

Phosphorus, Potassium, pH, EC, Organic Carbon, Sulphur, Zinc, Boron, Iron, Manganese

and Copper) and follow management practices accordingly.

Under this scheme, soil samples collected from different locations are analyzed in the

Soil Testing Labs (STL) as per the norms provided in the scheme’s operational guidelines.

The results are uploaded in the national Soil Health Card portal which has been

developed for registration of soil samples, recording test results of soil samples and

generation of Soil Health Cards (SHCs) along with fertilizer recommendations besides an

information module for monitoring progress. To issue Soil Health Cards (SHCs) to all 14

Crore holdings in the country about 2.53 Crore samples are to be analyzed. The cycle is

proposed to be implemented in two years, with a target of 1 Crore samples for the year

2015-16 and 1.53 Crore samples in the year 2016-17.

1.3. Objectives

To issue soil health cards every two years to all farmers, so as to provide a basis to

address nutrient deficiencies in fertilization practices.

To strengthen functioning of Soil Testing Laboratories (STLs) through capacity

building, involvement of agriculture students and effective linkage with Indian

Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) / State Agricultural Universities (SAUs).

To diagnose soil fertility related constraints with standardized procedures for

sampling uniformly across states and analysis and design taluka / block level

fertilizer recommendations in targeted districts.

To develop and promote soil test based nutrient management in the districts for

enhancing nutrient use efficiency.

To provide financial assistance to farmers to apply corrective measures

deficiencies and popularizing balance and integrated nutrient management practices

for their cropping systems.

To build capacities of district and state level staff and of progressive farmers for

promotion of nutrient management practices.

1.4. Stakeholders

1.5. Expected Outcome

To test the soil health through STL and distribute Soil Health Cards (SHCs) to all the

farmers in a round of every two years to promote Soil Health Management. It is also

envisaged to promote balanced and judicious use of plant nutrients through this

programme.

Through effective implementation of the programme, it is expected to promote

integrated nutrient system in order to reduce the consumption of chemical fertilizers by

20% overall from the present usage.

The programme also is designed to raise awareness in

in the soil by promoting the demand for

fertilizers, organic manure, vermi

Neem/Sulphur coated urea will increase, which in turn

nutrient use efficiency.

1.6. Monitoring & Evaluation

For efficient implementation and success of the programme, a coordinated approach in

monitoring the progress of the programme has been designed. The

Kendras(KVKs) and the research centers of the

Beneficiaries

Farmers

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enhancing nutrient use efficiency.

To provide financial assistance to farmers to apply corrective measures


for their cropping systems.


promotion of nutrient management practices.



promote balanced and judicious use of plant nutrients through this



20% overall from the present usage.

The programme also is designed to raise awareness in maintaining the nutrient balance

in the soil by promoting the demand for organic sources of plant nutrient like bio

fertilizers, organic manure, vermi-compost, slow release nitrogenous fertilizer like

Neem/Sulphur coated urea will increase, which in turn improve the soil fertility as well

Monitoring & Evaluation


monitoring the progress of the programme has been designed. The

the research centers of the State Agriculture Universities which have

Supported & Implemented by

Students (Universities/Colleges)

Soil Testing Labs (STL) / Mini STLs

ICAR / KVK / PRI / SAU

Introduced & Managed by

Central

State Agriculture Department

District Administration

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To provide financial assistance to farmers to apply corrective measures for nutrient





promote balanced and judicious use of plant nutrients through this



maintaining the nutrient balance

organic sources of plant nutrient like bio-

compost, slow release nitrogenous fertilizer like

improve the soil fertility as well


monitoring the progress of the programme has been designed. The Krishi Vigyan

State Agriculture Universities which have

Introduced & Managed by

Central - DAC & FW

State Agriculture Department

District Administration

the technical capabilities and are the implementing agencies

monitoring of the programme.

A web-based mechanism through

status of the progress. This can

In addition to the web based monitoring, designated

Management Team at the Centre

progress on the portal.

1.7. District Level Implementation Structure

1.8. District Level Executive Committee & it’s Activities

The District level function starts with District Level Executive Committee (DLEC),

responsible for carrying forward the objectives of the scheme for project formulation,

implementation and monitoring.

Table 1: Composition of

Committee Details

District Collector Chairman

Joint Director

(Agriculture)/Deputy

Director (Agriculture)

Member

Secretary

District

Agriculture/Horticulture

Officer

Member

Representatives of the

line Departments, SAUs/

KVKs

Experts

Members

District Level Executive Committee

Nodal Agency

Assistant Director (Agriculture) Office

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the technical capabilities and are the implementing agencies and have crucial role in

monitoring of the programme.

based mechanism through Soil Health Card Portal1has provision

. This can also be used to monitor physical progress of the scheme

In addition to the web based monitoring, designated State and District officials & Project

at the Centre carry out periodic field inspections and upload the

District Level Implementation Structure

District Level Executive Committee & it’s Activities

The District level function starts with District Level Executive Committee (DLEC),


implementation and monitoring.

Table 1: Composition of District Level Executive Committee and its activities

Activities

Chairman DLEC will be responsible for carrying forward the

objectives of the scheme for project formulation,

implementation and monitoring. The office of JD(A)

DAO /DD(A) shall be the district nodal agency.

Identification of major crops in the District

nutrient management practices.

Delineate nutrient deficiencies and soil ameliorants

required in the District.

Identify, Encourage & Select Village Entrepreneurs /

Self Help Groups for setting up Mini Soil Testing Labs

(STL) under VLSTP

Member

Secretary

Member

Experts

Members

District Level Executive Committee

Nodal Agency - Joint Director (Agriculture) Office

Assistant Director (Agriculture) Office

Soil Testing Lab


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have crucial role in

has provision for updating live

progress of the scheme.

District officials & Project

out periodic field inspections and upload the

The District level function starts with District Level Executive Committee (DLEC), which is


and its activities

DLEC will be responsible for carrying forward the

objectives of the scheme for project formulation,

implementation and monitoring. The office of JD(A) or

/DD(A) shall be the district nodal agency.

Identification of major crops in the District to develop

Delineate nutrient deficiencies and soil ameliorants

Identify, Encourage & Select Village Entrepreneurs /

Self Help Groups for setting up Mini Soil Testing Labs


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Preparation of District Annual

Action Plan

Soil Sample Collection as per

given norms

Feild data entry into SHC Web

Portal

Soil Test Analysis

Entry of Test Results & relevant

recommendations into SHC Portal

Soil Health Card Printing,

Distribution & awareness to

farmers

1.9. Process Flow

District Annual Action Plans are prepared by the Joint Director (Agriculture) with inputs

from Tehsil or Mandal Agriculture Officers. The Annual Action Plan shall include broad

components such as number of soil samples to be drawn, number of villages to be

covered; details of training programmes to increase the capacities of the field staff;

financial assistance to be provided for micronutrients and soil ameliorations, etc.

Under Soil Health Management, establishment of soil testing labs in one of the

components which are mainly located at district / block level. Therefore, Village Level

Soil Testing Projects (VLSTP)2 will be established with the objective of promoting location

as well as crop specific sustainable soil health management, employment generation for

rural youth and to improve timelines in analysis of soil samples, to introduce the Single

Window approach from collection to issue of SHC so as to minimize delays and maximize

convenience to farmers and finally provide soil testing facility to farmers at their door-

step.

2. Roles & responsibilities of District Level Functionaries

The success of the programme is critically dependent on timely and efficient discharge of

the roles and responsibilities of district level functionaries. The office of JD (A)/DD (A) are

identified as the district nodal agency.

2.1 Roles and Responsibilities, Chairman, DLEC

Table 1: Role of District Collector

Role Responsibilities

Planning

To provide inputs on the proposed plan prepared by the district

agriculture department

To provide inputs and direction on ICT& IEC mechanism for better

implementation of the scheme

Implementation Fund mobilization by coordinating with Central / State officials for

timely release of funds of the scheme


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To ensure adequate infrastructure is available for implementation

of the scheme

To ensure that linkages with ICAR/KVK & SAU are effective in

implementation of the programme

Monitoring

To monitor & evaluate the progress of the Scheme against the

targets assigned

To monitor the financial assistance provided on the package of soil

nutrients is timely transferred

2.2 Roles and Responsibilities of Other District Officials

Table 2: Role of District Agriculture Officer


PLANNING

Prepare District Annual Action Plan (AAP) for consideration of

DLEC as per given guidelines

Target setting for Divisions/Blocks Officers as per District Annual

Action Plan

IMPLEMENTATION

Provision of Infrastructure for the Scheme

Establish Mini Soil Testing Labs at Village level3 by Village

Entrepreneurs for analyzing soil samples

Procure Geo Positioning Systems (GPS) instruments, Mini Soil

Testing Labs/Kits in coordination with State Level Officers for

analyzing soil samples

For analyzing soil samples during heavy work load, take the help

of Agriculture University labs, involve private agencies through

tender system

Human Resource Management

Deploy Assistant Directors in the division level for supervision

Ensure required line staff is arranged in the District, if staff is not

sufficient, take help of students of SAU / Science College for Soil

Sample Collection & Analysis

Financial Assistance and Fund Management

Disburse funds to AD (A) to pay honorarium to field staff as per

cost norms provided in the Scheme. Refer to annexure V for

honorarium details

Disburse funds to AD (A) for expenditure on Trainings & Field

demonstrations. (Refer Annexure VI for fund details on Trainings &

Demonstrations)

Provide financial assistance to farmers to apply corrective

measures for nutrient deficiencies

Encourage rural youth, Village Level Soil Testing Project (VLSTP)


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with a maximum project cost of Rs. 5 Lakhs. Refer Annexure IV for

VLSTP cost norms

Coordinate and arrange for the technical inputs of ICAR & KVK to

field level staff for smooth implementation and in time

completion of the Scheme targets

Arrange Trainings on soil sample collection, analysis to line staff,

students in coordination with ICAR / KVK / SAUs etc.

Bring awareness to farmers on the scheme and its benefits by

arranging workshops, public meetings in coordination with line

staff / PRIs / ICAR / KVKs etc.

Bring in awareness on Information Communication Technology

(ICT) mechanisms up to grass-root level like on-line delivery of

SHC to farmers, status of the samples taken etc. Farmers are

given Unique ID. through which they can access the SHC portal

and print their Soil Health Cards

MONITORING,

EVALUATION AND

REPORTING

Ensuring that targets of soil sample collection, analysis and SHC

distribution are achieved as per AAP.

Verify and monitor the utilization of funds at the district level and

report the same to State level functionaries

Evaluate MIS reports submitted by divisional / block officers and

submit to State.

Table 3: Role of Assistant Director (Agriculture) and Soil Testing Lab (STL) head


PLANNING Target setting as per District Annual Action Plan for

Cluster/Village Officers

IMPLEMENTATION

Provision of Infrastructure for the Scheme

Provide GPS instruments to Field level officers

Arrange required infrastructure at Cluster & Mandal level offices

Human Resource Management

Encourage Village youth for arranging Mini Soil Testing Labs at the

village level for analyzing soil samples in coordination with

District Officials

Deploy Agriculture Extension Officers in every cluster for soil

sample collection & analysis in Mini Soil Testing Labs

Printing & Distribution of SHC

SHC are to be printed and issued to field staff for distribution to

farmers by AD(A) - STL

Field staff to distribute SHC to farmers in time by AD(A) –

Divisional Head

Financial Assistance & Fund Management

Pay honorarium to the field level staff for soil sample collection

and analysis of the soil


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Draw funds to pay honorarium to field staff and for other Scheme

expenditure

Educate farmers on Soil Nutrition Management and facilitate in

getting financial assistance

Disburse the financial assistance to SHGs / FPO etc. or Village

Entrepreneurs for setting up Mini Soil Testing Labs.

Draw the funds provided under the scheme for disbursal for

different purposes under the scheme

Coordination, Capacity Building & IEC

Coordinate with district officials and arrange for the technical

inputs of ICAR & KVK to field level staff in soil sample collection

and analysis

Arrange Trainings on soil sample collection, analysis to line staff,

students in coordination with ICAR / KVK / SAUs etc.

Provide awareness to farmers on benefits of soil nutrition

management by arranging trainings and awareness programs

MONITORING,

EVALUATION &

REPORTING

Monitor progress of the Scheme and ensure that target of SHC

distribution is achieved as per AAP

Monitor the sample collection to ensure that required technical

methods are followed while collecting samples by AD(A) –

Divisional Head

Ensure the soil samples submitted to Soil Testing Lab are analyzed

in time by AD(A) – STL

Verify the soil test results randomly by AD(A) – STL

Ensure that proper recommendations are given to all analyzed soil

samples by AD(A) - STL

To ensure, test results and recommendations are uploaded in SHC

portal in time by AD(A) - STL

Collect, evaluate & consolidate the MIS reports of all his/her

mandals submit the same to DAO

Table 4: Role of Agriculture Extension Officer (Village / Cluster Level) / Agriculture

Officer (Mandal / STL) Students (SAU / Colleges)


IMPLEMENTATION

Soil Sample Collection

Collect soil samples4 from the fields as per following instructions

i. In irrigated areas, large, medium and semi-medium

holdings5 will be sampled holding-wise. In case of marginal

and small holdings sampling in a 2.5 ha. Grid will be

followed.

ii. In rain-fed areas, all the large holdings will be sampled

holding-wise and in case of medium, semi-medium, small &

marginal holdings will be sampled and tested in a 10 ha.

Grid.


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iii. Soil sample should be collected to a maximum depth of 15

cm with a spade/kassi/kurpi etc.

iv. The ideal time for collection of soil samples is between

harvests of one crop and sowing / planting of other crop,

when fields are vacant.

v. Details of the farmer, land, soil, GPS coordinates etc. have

to be essentially recorded in a prescribed statement.

Soil Analysis

Enter details of Soil sample data into SHC portal

Ensure that the received soil samples are properly sealed and

tagged with required information slips

Complete soil analysis within 3 weeks of receipt of samples in

the Soil Testing Labs

Processes soil samples following as per the prescribed standard

procedures and analysed for various parameters namely pH,

Electrical Conductivity (EC), Organic Carbon (OC), and available

N, P, K, S and micronutrients

Identify and publish Major / Secondary / Micro nutrient details in

the Soil Health Card

Based on soil nutrient status, recommend appropriate usage of

FYM, Urea, DAP, MOP etc. basing on season and crop

Test results & recommendations are to be uploaded in SHC portal

Printed Soil Health Cards issued at STLs are to be distributed to

farmers concerned. For sample SHC format refer to Annexure III

Honorarium to field staff as per cost norms provided in the

Scheme.

COORDINATION,

CAPACITY

BUILDING, IEC &

ICT MECHANISMS

Attend trainings on soil sample collection / soil analysis

To provide awareness to farmers on benefits of soil nutrition

management

To announce soil test results to farmers in Gram Sabhas and

suggest corrective measures on soil nutrition (if any)

Provide awareness to farmers

2.3 Tentative timelines for issuing Soil Health Cards (SHC)

# Activity Timeline for completion

1 Sample Collection & Farmer Registration on SHC Portal 1 to 10 days

2 Analysis of Soil samples 11 to 20 days

3 Develop Soil nutrition recommendations and upload the

same in the SHC portal 21 to 25 days

4 Printing & Distribution of Soil Health Cards 26 to 30 days


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2.4 Online SHC Portal Monitoring System – Resources for different Users

User Activity Link on SHC portal

For

Administrators

To monitor the progress of

the Soil samples collected,

tested & distribution of SHC

(Scheme Cycle – wise)

To download on home page – Under

Progress of the SHC scheme

http://soilhealth.dac.gov.in/

Information on State-wise

SHC Scheme Fund release /

utilisation

To download on home page – Under

Progress of the SHC scheme -

http://soilhealth.dac.gov.in/Content/blu

e/soil/assets/img/Statewisefundreleased.

pdf

Nutrient Status of Soil

(Micro / Macro) – State /

District / Mandal wise

To Check / download on home page –

Under Nutrient Status

http://soilhealth.dac.gov.in/

For Farmers

To track the status of the

soil testing

http://soilhealth.dac.gov.in/SampleTrack

ing/SampleTracking

To print SHC

http://soilhealth6.dac.gov.in/HealthCard

/HealthCard/HealthCardPNew?Stname=An

dhra%20Pradesh

To locate Soil Testing Labs

near by

http://soilhealth.dac.gov.in/PublicRepor

ts/STL


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3. Annexures

3.1. Annexure I

MIS for Block / Division Level / District Scheme Progress

Divisions

/Blocks No. of Soil Samples Collected No. of Soil Samples Analyzed

No. of SHCs

Printed /

Distributed

Trainings

Awareness

Programs

conducted

(Achieved /

Target) Cluster

/Village

Irrigated

(Achieved

/Target)

Rain-fed

(Achieved

/Target)

Total

(Achieved

/Target)

Irrigated

(Achieved

/Target)

Rain-fed

(Achieved

/Target)

Total

(Achieved

/Target)

Note: Criteria of samples to be taken:

(i) Irrigated area – at 2.5 ha grid for marginal and small holdings.

(ii) Irrigated area – one sample each holding for semi-medium, medium & large holdings

(Irrigated Area/Avg.size).

(iii) Rainfed area – at 10 ha grid for marginal, small, semi-medium & medium holdings.

(iv) Rainfed area – one sample each holding for large holdings (Rain-fedArea / Avg.size).

3.2. Annexure II

Annual Action Plan (AAP) Format

State / District: Year:

S.No. Component Physical Financial Remarks

1. Soil Health Cards

(i) No of districts to be covered

(ii) No of talukas /blocks to be covered.

(iii) No of villages to be covered.

(iv) No of irrigated holdings

(v) No of rain-fed holdings

(vi) No. of samples to be drawn from

irrigated holdings

(vii) No. of samples to be drawn from rain-

fed holdings

(viii) Total No. of Soil samples to be

collected and analysed.

(ix) Total No. of Soil Health Cards to be

issued.

(x) Amount required.

2. Training of Technical Staff


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S.No. Component Physical Financial Remarks

(i) No. of one week orientation training

for soil chemist for soil analysis and

fertilizer recommendation in batches

of 20 participants.

(ii) Amount required @ Rs. 60,000/ - per

training

3. Financial assistance for

Micronutrients and soil ameliorants

(i) No. of farmers to be covered under :-

(a) Gypsum/Phosphorus Gypsum

(b) Micronutrients

(c) Bio-fertilizers

(d) Liming materials

(ii) Area to be covered

(a) Gypsum/Phosphorus Gypsum

(b) Micronutrients

(c) Bio-fertilizers

(d) Liming materials

Total area to be covered.

(iii) Amount required

4. Capacity Building

(i) Farmers Training

(a) No of 2 days farmers training to be

organized with 30 per participants.

(b) Amount required for training @ Rs.

24,000/- per training

(ii) Training of staff (Agriculture/ICAR)

(a) No. of 2 days Staff training to be

organized with 20 per participants.

(b) Amount required for training @ Rs.

36,000/- per training

(iii) Use of ICT (details to be provided by

State separately)

(iv) Workshops to create awareness among

farmers and soil sampling themes by

SAUs/ICAR Experts

5. Mission Management (Separate

proposals to be submitted which

should not exceed 1% of total

budget).

Grand Total

GOI share 75%

State share 25 %

A Sample

Aadhar Card No. /Soil Health Card No: ...

1. Farmer’s Name:

2. Village:

District:

3. Khasara no:

4. Details of individual soil analysis

4(a) Major nutrients (with sample data)

# Detail

1. pH (Soil Reaction)#

2. EC (Total Dissolve salts

dSm/m)

3. Organic Carbon (%)

4. Available

Phosphorous(kg/ha)

5. Available Potash (Kg/ha)

4(b) Secondary nutrients (with sample data)

Sr.

No Detail Result

1. Sulphur(PPM) 34

2. Magnesium 5

3. Calcium 5

District Manual

A Sample Soil Health Card format

/Soil Health Card No: ...

Block No................

Taluka: .................

Area: (Ha) Type of soil:

ils of individual soil analysis: Normal/ Acidic/Alkaline/Sodic

(with sample data)

Result Range

7.2 Acidic <6.5 Normal 6.5-8.2 Alkaline

>8.2

0.49 Normal <1 Medium 1-3 Harmful >3

0.26

Low <0.5 Medium 0.5-0.75 High >7.5

43

Very Low

Low < 28 Medium 28-56 High >56

Very High

254

Very Low

Low < 140 Medium 140-280 High >280

Very High

(with sample data)

Result Range

34 Low < 10 Medium 10-20 High >20


Low < 1.5 Medium 1.5-3.0 High >3.0


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3.3. Annexure III

................

.................

Interpretation of

result*

Normal (Green)

Normal (Green)

Low (Red)

Medium (Yellow)

280 High >280 Medium (Yellow)

Interpretation

of result

High (Green)

High (Green)

High (Green)

4c Micronutrients (with sample data)

Sr.No Detail Result

1. Zinc 0.4

2. Ferrous 44

3. Manganese 11

4. Copper 5

Color Code: * Green= Sufficient (General Recommendation Dose (

(General Recommendation Dose)

Red = deficient (General Recommendation Dose (+) 30%) #

In case of acidic/alkaline/sodic beyond normal range please consult agriculture expert for

technical advice.

4 (d). Crop wise Fertilizer Recommendation on the basis of soil analysis. (Supply

recommended fertilizer as basal dose and in top dressing)

Note: Soil characteristics illustrated in this card is pertaining to this Khasra Number only.

Soil characteristics vary from different khasra numbers. Use of fertilizers in accordance

with soil analysis of individual field is more beneficial.

Season Crop FYM

(Ton/ha.)

Rabi

Wheat 15

Kharif

Summer

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(with sample data)

Range

Low < 0.5 Medium 0.5-1.0 High >1.0



Low < 0.2 Medium 0.2-0.4 High >0.4

Color Code: * Green= Sufficient (General Recommendation Dose (-) 30%) Yellow= Moderate

(General Recommendation Dose)

Red = deficient (General Recommendation Dose (+) 30%) #t = Acidic / Sodic /Alkaline


Crop wise Fertilizer Recommendation on the basis of soil analysis. (Supply

recommended fertilizer as basal dose and in top dressing)



with soil analysis of individual field is more beneficial.

Recommendation the basis of soil analysis (Kg/ha)

) Urea DAP MOP

Bentonite

Sulfur MgSO4

390 130 100


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Interpretation

of result

Low (Red)

High (Green)

High (Green)

High (Green)

) 30%) Yellow= Moderate

= Acidic / Sodic /Alkaline


Crop wise Fertilizer Recommendation on the basis of soil analysis. (Supply



Recommendation the basis of soil analysis (Kg/ha)

MgSO4 Zn

SO4

Fe

SO4

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Financial Structure of the Village Level Soil Testing Project (VLSTP)

samples per annum

Item

Purchase of machinery& equipment, chemicals & glass-wares, miscellaneous laboratory articles.

Mini lab with accessoriesGlass wares

Electronic balanceAnalytical balanceDrying ovenDistillation unit, sieving

Purchase of IT equipment

1. Computer

2. Printer

3. Scanner

4. Hand held Device

Contingency Expenditure

Fuel, Electricity & water supply Bill

Broad band/ TCharges

Purchase of Stationary

Annual Maintenance Cost (AMC)

Total Project Cost

Note: The cost break-up is tentative; the entrepreneur has inter

one time assistance.

Honorarium to field staff (Students / AEO / AO

S.No. Activities / Items 1. Sampling Cost 2. Engaging contractual services & training per STL 3. For analyzing soil samples, cost of chemicals + misc. 4. Printing of SHCs per sample 5. Distribution of SHC per sample 6. Demonstration

7. Funds for awareness/mission management/STL

8. GPS Cost of one soil Sample

Note: The revised cost norms shall be applicable for the samples collected with effect from 26.08.2016 States shall use STLS or outsource

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Financial Structure of the Village Level Soil Testing Project (VLSTP) for up to 3000

Details Cost

(Lakhs)Mini lab with accessories 1.00Glass wares 0.25

Electronic balance 0.25Analytical balance 0.15Drying oven 0.35Distillation unit, sieving system etc. 0.50

1. Computer 0.50

2. Printer 0.30

3. Scanner

4. Hand held Device 0.20

Fuel, Electricity & water connectivity & supply Bill

0.30

Broad band/ Telephone connection & Charges

0.40

Purchase of Stationary 0.50

Annual Maintenance Cost (AMC) 0.30

up is tentative; the entrepreneur has inter-component flexibility. It will be

Honorarium to field staff (Students / AEO / AO - Mandal)

Amount (in Rs) 40.00

Engaging contractual services & training per STL 37.00 For analyzing soil samples, cost of chemicals + misc. 150.00 Printing of SHCs per sample 50.00 Distribution of SHC per sample 10.00

5.00

Funds for awareness/mission management/STL 4.00

4.00 Cost of one soil Sample 300.00 Note: The revised cost norms shall be applicable for the samples collected with effect from

States shall use STLS or outsource analysis and issue of SHC @ Rs.300/- sample.


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3.4. Annexure IV

for up to 3000

Cost (Lakhs)

Cost (Lakhs)

1.00

Rs. 2.50

0.25

0.25 0.15 0.35 0.50

0.50

Rs. 1.00

0.30

0.20

0.30

Rs. 1.50 0.40

0.50

0.30

Rs. 5.00

component flexibility. It will be

3.5. Annexure V

Mandal)

Amount (in Rs) 40.00 37.00 150.00 50.00 10.00 5.00

4.00

4.00 300.00

Note: The revised cost norms shall be applicable for the samples collected with effect from

sample.

SL Component

1. Lodging and Boarding @ Rs. 400/ participants

2. Folder/Stationery/Literature 3. Honorarium to Guest Speakers @ Rs. 500 per speaker 4. Tea/Coffee/Misc. expenses including POL, Transport

Total

Two days Farmers training

SL Component

1. Working lunch/tea/training arrangements @ Rs. 150/ person/day for 20 participants

2. Stationery/literature

3. Honorarium to Guest Speakers @ Rs. 500 per speaker including miscellaneous expenses

Total

Field Demonstration

SL Component 1. Assistance to farmer for inputs, labour etc.

2.

Field Day expenses

a) Refreshment to 50 farmers @ Rs. 50/ farmer

b) Miscellaneous expenses such as POL/Transport/Honorarium etc.

Total

Note: Two days training for STL staff and Field functionaries

District Manual

Training & Field Demonstration

Lodging and Boarding @ Rs. 400/ -per person/day for 20

Folder/Stationery/Literature Honorarium to Guest Speakers @ Rs. 500 per speaker – 4Nos Tea/Coffee/Misc. expenses including POL, Transport

Working lunch/tea/training arrangements @ Rs. 150/ - per person/day for 20 participants

Honorarium to Guest Speakers @ Rs. 500 per speaker including miscellaneous expenses

Assistance to farmer for inputs, labour etc.

a) Refreshment to 50 farmers @ Rs. 50/ farmer

b) Miscellaneous expenses such as POL/Transport/Honorarium

Two days training for STL staff and Field functionaries


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3.6. Annexure VI

Amount (in Rs.)

16000.00

5000.00 2000.00 2000.00

25000.00

Amount (in Rs.)

6000.00

2000.00

2000.00

10000.00

Amount (in Rs.) 5000.00

2500.00

2500.00

10000.00


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Abbreviations

AAP Annual Action Plan

ADA Assistant Director (Agriculture)

AEO Agriculture Extension Officer

DAC / DAC&FW Department of Agriculture Co-operation & Farmers Welfare

DAO District Agriculture Officer

DDO Drawing & Disbursement Officer

DLEC District Level Executive Committee

FPO Farmer Produce Organizations

GPS Global Positioning System

ICAR Indian Council of Agricultural Research

ICT Information Communication Technology

IEC Information Education & Communication

INM Integrated Nutrient Management

KVK KrishiVigyanKendras

MAO Mandal Agriculture Officer

MSTL Mini Soil Testing Labs

NMAS National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

PRI Panchayat Raj Institutions

SAU State Agriculture University

SHC Soil Health Card

SHG Self Help Groups

SHM Soil Health Mission

SLEC State Level Executive Committee

STL Soil Testing Labs

VLSTP Village Level Soil Testing Project


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End Notes and References

1 Refer for Soil Health Card Portal at http://soilhealth.dac.gov.in/

2 Setting Up Village level Mini Soil Testing Labs by encouraging Village Entrepreneurs

is explained in detailed in Operational Guidelines of NMSA in the following link provided http://agricoop.nic.in/guidelines/integrated-nutrient-management

3 Refer 2 above 4 Information to be taken while collecting the Soil samples can be referred at

http://agricoop.nic.in/sites/default/files/NMSA - Guidelines updated on 09.02.2017 .pdf

5 Small / Marginal Land holdings less than or equal to 2 ha. / Medium Land holding 2 to 5 ha.

/ Larger Land holdings greater than 5 ha.

Documents

Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme - darpg.gov.in Health Card_0.pdf · The purpose of this Development Manual for Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme is to create an enabling mechanism for improved